Naomi Osaka had a daughter, Shai, with her partner Khodai earlier this year.

The tennis champion has been super open about her mental health difficulties in the past, but just in public to discuss a bunch of super topical subjects, including the pressures of being a woman of color, child mental health, and Osaka's experience as a new mother, U.S. Surgeon She sat down with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.

During the chat, the athlete talked about how wonderful it is to adjust to life with Shai.

"There is so much joy. 'Just seeing Shai's face, I'm kind of puffy. I'm puffy. I like to peck him on the cheek. He's so cute." [Like dressing her up in little clothes. It really makes my day.

Of course, there were many challenges at this time in Osaka's life.

"There are some stresses I didn't know about. 'I'm an overthinker. So sometimes I think, hmm, am I going to be a good enough mother or something like that.

When asked what she hopes for Shai's future, the tennis pro said, "I just want her to be a kind person. Someone who radiates positivity and joy. That's something I can't control, though." [I want her to grow up being loved and appreciated. I think that's all I can do. I love those words.